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Help Protect Our Precious Exotic Animals!

Sign the petition asking for a ban on private exotic animal ownership. Stand up for animal and human safety alike!

Victory! In 2014, Ohio passed the Dangerous Wild Animal Bill which "restricts and regulates the ownership of certain species of animals that are defined as either "dangerous wild animals" or "restricted snakes." The law defines dangerous wild animals to include most non-human primates, some reptiles, and many mammals that are not ordinarily kept in households or as pets."

Final signature count: 28,981

Sponsored by:The Animal Rescue Site

In Ohio, a ban on ownership of exotic animals such as tigers, primates, and large snakes has expired. This means that rare animal collectors are once again allowed to procure wild, exotic animals.

The ban was necessary. In late 2010, a man was mauled to death while attempting to feed one of his black bears. The tragic event underscores the need for stricter animal regulations.

Most people who purchase exotic animals for private use are not properly trained to handle the animals, and therefore put themselves, the people around them, and the animals in grave danger. Wild animals are unpredictable and should only be allowed to interact with highly-trained individuals.

Sign the petition telling Ohio lawmakers to reinstate the exotic animal ban and to crack down on individuals who are not properly trained to own them.

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Dear Ohio legislators:

I am writing to ask that you reinstate the ban on private ownership of exotic animals. It's simply unsafe for untrained individuals to own and handle wild animals like tigers or bears.

In August 2010 a young man was mauled to death by a bear he was attempting to feed. The man and the bear were very well-acquainted as the man handled the bear daily. No matter how familiar a person is with a wild animal such as a bear, the possibility remains that the animal can turn at any second. That was unfortunately what happened to the young man.

Attacks like the one in August 2010 are 100% preventable. All that needs to happen is the passing of legislation that doesn't allow private citizens to obtain exotic animals without proper training and permits.

Please advocate for safety and implement a ban on private ownership of exotic animals.

Thank you for your time.

Petition Signatures

May 25, 2017Steve Conrad

May 25, 2017Joyce Barringer

May 24, 2017Melinda Norman

May 24, 2017Barbara Beatty

May 24, 2017Dena Weirich

May 23, 2017Leela Beaudry

May 23, 2017Luke Maziarek

May 23, 2017Hilde Saeys

May 23, 2017Monica Daniel-Marshall

May 23, 2017Graciela Rodriguez-Sero

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May 22, 2017Marilyn Logan

May 21, 2017Lorraine Clemens

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May 20, 2017susan miller

May 20, 2017James Deschene

May 20, 2017Shirley Troia

May 19, 2017Yolanda Hershey

May 18, 2017bethzaida vicente

May 18, 2017Cinzia Dottori

May 17, 2017Maelie Bugat

May 17, 2017Patricia Malherbe

May 17, 2017LISA HEARN

May 17, 2017Ananya Boonyarattaphun

May 16, 2017Nelly PRESTAT

May 16, 2017Martina Behla

May 16, 2017Sanand Dilip

May 16, 2017Katherine Sampson

May 16, 2017Cassi Redmond

May 16, 2017Dominique LANG

May 16, 2017Cynthia Pealo

May 16, 2017Linda TreuhaftWild animals are NOT pets! That's all there is to it.